Senior Engineer, Calibration

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets manufacturers. Our facilities are housed in one million square feet of engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution space across seven facilities. We are positioned to meet the high production volumes of our customers with added capacity for growth.

Position Summary:

The Senior Calibration Engineer develops engine control system calibrations for spark-ignited internal combustion engines (ICEs) on conventional and alternative fuels including operating, manipulating, and testing engines in-laboratory and in-vehicle or equipment, analyzing data, and manipulating control systems to optimize the performance of the engine and system.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop base engine performance and emissions calibrations, and on-board diagnostic calibrations (OBD), for development projects involving on- and off-road ICEs
• Calibrate engine electronic control system for performance, efficiency, emissions, diagnostics, and durability on engine test bed and in vehicle or equipment
• Guide in-vehicle and in-equipment calibration development internally, at external test facilities, and at customer locations
• Author or approve Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documents for internal and external calibration development projects
• Effectively lead teams conducting ICE tests in analyzing, reporting, and presenting data to senior management, internal technical teams, and customers
• Provide mentorship and training of employees within the group in a test environment, providing guidance on operating engine and test cell equipment in real-time during calibration development and testing
• Adhere to all safety procedures including the use of personal protective equipment and navigating the plant with alert behavior
• All other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise and/or aptitude of the mechanical and electrical aspects of internal combustion engines including automotive calibration development, compression ignition, stoichiometric SI, and lean-burn combustion phenomena, calibration development fundamentals and processes, electronic control systems and DC electrical systems and control methodology
• ETAS INCA, MATLAB, Uniplot, AVL CRETA, and post-processing software proficiency
• Experience with OBD systems, software, methodologies, monitors, and calibration processes as well as the OBD development life-cycle, milestones, and certification
• Hands-on experience with engine diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
• Understanding of EGR & turbocharged engine control preferred
• Hands-on experience with engine diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair, preferred

Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.